Court records show that investigators learned that at 5:19 p.m., Sanchez was driving west on Farrell Road when he attempted to pass another vehicle. He then allegedly crashed into Cruse's vehicle, which was in the eastbound lane in the 2500 block of Farrell, authorities said.

She died at the scene.

A news release from the Harris County Sheriff's Office stated Sanchez fled the scene on foot and was arrested a short time later. He is currently in Harris County Jail pending a $50,000 bail.